Watershed biogeochemistry research examines the atmospheric, terrestrial, and aquatic processes that regulate soil and water quality and that sustain forest productivity. Please see a bibliography for examples of recent research projects. Specific studies consider the influence of:

Bark beetle outbreak on stream water quality and nutrient export

Headwater springs on basin-scale streamwater chemistry

Atmospheric dust deposition on snowpack chemistry

Snow redistribution on alpine biogeochemistry

Wildfire severity on streamwater chemistry

FEATURED RESEARCH

Riverine Carbon Storage

Recent research has shown the importance of headwater streams and associated riparian habitats that retain carbon and provide other important ecosystem services in watersheds.